Those who swayed pink while using Clomid....come in!

[GeCon]

I conceived DS1 on 50mgs of clomid on my fourth cycle.

Did you lead a boy life-style when conceiving DS1? Did you take the Clomid for something like PCOS?

[meeks32]

Did you lead a boy life-style when conceiving DS1? Did you take the Clomid for something like PCOS?

Good questions. I am interested in this too.

[Serendipity]

Good questions. I am interested in this too.

Yeah, I was taking it for PCOS, I was eating a heck of a lot at the time as I was trying to increase my BMI, as I was very underweight. At one point I was eating something every half hour to try and gain weight. I also started eating red meat again after being vegetarian for about 5 years. I was taking pregnacare plus with the omega fish oil too.

[meeks32]

Yeah, I was taking it for PCOS, I was eating a heck of a lot at the time as I was trying to increase my BMI, as I was very underweight. At one point I was eating something every half hour to try and gain weight. I also started eating red meat again after being vegetarian for about 5 years. I was taking pregnacare plus with the omega fish oil too.

Thanks for sharing, much appreciated. This is a good example of how clomid isn't a silver bullet for TTC pink, and LE diet still needs to be in place, but it certainly gets good stats when used with other sway factors. I feel for you, I had those same eating patterns with ds1 and 2 (minus the clomid). If nothing else at least this site has given me answers as to why I got two boys!!!

Best of luck if you choose TTC one more and sway.

[GeCon]

Thanks for getting back to us, Serendipity and good luck with your sway.

[GT77]

Hi. I saw all of u swayed with clomid. What days did u take it on? Did u have a trigger shot? I want to do clomid but don't want twins!! They r a blessing I'm a twin myself my dh only wants 2. What days would u suggest? There r a lot of twins here from swaying

[meeks32]

Hi. I saw all of u swayed with clomid. What days did u take it on? Did u have a trigger shot? I want to do clomid but don't want twins!! They r a blessing I'm a twin myself my dh only wants 2. What days would u suggest? There r a lot of twins here from swaying

I'd discuss that with your dr when you get to the appointment. I'm assuming you need clomid to conceive? There is a greater risk of twins for those who take it and don't NEED it to conceive.

My dr said normal twins risk for my age (under 30) with no family history was only 1%. He said for the dose of 25mg taking it cd 5-9 would only increase the risk to 3%. Taking more increases it and he ended up putting me on 50mg. I have read other studies that say 7% risk for my scenario, not sure about if you have a family history but I know that does increase your risk.

I ended up taking mine 3-7 (dr didn't mind) because that's mid way between more eggs (2-6 would make lots of eggs and more chance of twins) and better quality eggs (5-9 would be one good egg). I was worried about my luteal which is what I got prescribed clomid for and decided 3-7 was best for early o and lengthening luteal phase based on when I tried soy iso and what that did to my o and luteal. Dr had already told me that was safe for me so that's what I did.

I know a lot of people that have twins in real life too so I don't think there are a lot just from swaying. But I don't mind if I got them. It would be SO hard but I wouldn't mind as its our last pregnancy.

[GT77]

I don't need it. I got a dr to give it to me because I lied and got it for swaying tactics. U think my chances r even higher? I'm an identical twin so that's random it counts for no history. I'm 35. My dr said to do 2-6 I'm going to have to call. I read u can lie about your period day so u can take it later but that can be risky? I can def get it pushed to 3 days-7 , if I get af to late the night before. So weird because this dr said He has never seen a 35 yr old deliver twins. I went to Rma ny which is a popular fertility clinic. I also told him my cycles were 21 days but they r 28 days. I also read since I ovulate on my own on day 14 that I should take it early. He wants to give me a trigger shot to time ovulation bt the way. Do u think my best day is 5-9?

[meeks32]

I don't need it. I got a dr to give it to me because I lied and got it for swaying tactics. U think my chances r even higher? I'm an identical twin so that's random it counts for no history. I'm 35. My dr said to do 2-6 I'm going to have to call. I read u can lie about your period day so u can take it later but that can be risky? I can def get it pushed to 3 days-7 , if I get af to late the night before. So weird because this dr said He has never seen a 35 yr old deliver twins. I went to Rma ny which is a popular fertility clinic. I also told him my cycles were 21 days but they r 28 days. I also read since I ovulate on my own on day 14 that I should take it early. He wants to give me a trigger shot to time ovulation bt the way. Do u think my best day is 5-9?

I think it's hard because you told him your cycle length was different so he's maybe not got all the info. Pm atomic about it she may help. She's seen so many women use clomid. I know I have 3 friends with twins and two were over 35 at conception. Identical twins is an egg that splits, rather than two separate fertilised eggs, and you are right they aren't supposed to be hereditary, however one of my twin friends (who was also over 35) was an identical twin and had identical twins.

If you really want to take it later just tell him you got your days mixed up and did it accidentally. A trigger shot seems unnecessary if you get af and ov at regular times anyway.

http://www.babycenter.com/0_your-likelihood-of-having-twins-or-more_3575.bc

http://www.babycenter.com.au/a539828/how-common-are-twins

[GeCon]

I agree with what Meeks said.

Earlier days for more but less mature eggs, later days for less but better quality eggs.

I have taken it from CD5-9 as I also want to reduce the risk of multiples. I am also taking it for mild PC ovaries.

One other thing: Most doctors will tell you that if twins would be a problem for you, then Clomid may not be the best option for you. I think this is even more the case if you do not actually need it as this will increase the risk even more.